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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.58, 786.86 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.58, 786.86 and 250.59 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.58 : 786.86 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.58/786.86 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.58x = 786.86 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.58x = 197,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,183.29/524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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